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110 MPH Camry Caught by the Washington State Patrol on I-5
Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson arrested a man for reckless driving after clocking them going 110 MPH on I-5 near Federal Way. After the arrest, a social media post about the stop opened up a bigger conversation about dangerous...

Olympia: Rooted in history. Transformed for the future.
Tuesday 15 July 2025 11:22 am | Updated: Tuesday 15 July 2025 12:43 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Olympia’s legacy Olympia opened its doors in 1886...

MCR Comes Out Swinging in Tour Opener in Seattle With a Violin, a Dictator, and a Stabbing Clown
Lead vocalist Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance performs during the opening night of the band’s “Long Live the Black Parade” tour Friday, July 11, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) My Chemical Romance is back—and they’re marching harder...

NBA owners to research expansion: Where does Las Vegas stand?
The NBA board of governors asked the league office to carry out an in-depth analysis on the possibility of expansion during a meeting in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The meeting marked the first time the NBA’s owners officially discussed the topic after...

Tim Benz: Oneil Cruz's HR Derby explosion, Paul Skenes' All-Star start highlight 'cognitive dissonance' of Pirates' fandom
Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz may not have won this year’s Home Run Derby, but he may have emerged as the biggest star of the night. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh added another chapter to his magical season by winning the event. The Mariners’...
July’s increased taxes and fees just the start for Washingtonians
As of Tuesday, a slew of new and increased charges, taxes and fees went into effect in Washington state. This year’s legislative session saw lawmakers approve a tax increase package projected to generate approximately $9.4 billion in revenue over...

Opinion: Predators, politics, and public records
Nancy Churchill provides the ugly truth about Washington’s Wildlife Commission Nancy Churchill Dangerous Rhetoric Washington State’s Fish and Wildlife Commission is supposed to protect the balance of nature through science-based conservation....

Plaintiffs in Head Start Lawsuit File Motion to Amend Complaint to Challenge New HHS Rule Targeting Immigrant Families
SEATTLE, Wash. — Today, parent advocacy groups and a coalition of Head Start providers — plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful attacks on the Head Start program — announced they have requested to amend...
The 'most expensive market': DoorDash to raise fees in Seattle
DoorDash is raising its service fees in Seattle — again — due to the city’s laws for app-based workers. The on-demand delivery and pickup services company says the hikes are necessary to continue services in Seattle, where the company operated at...

UTILITY WORK ALERT: SPU plans ‘smoke testing’ in some West Seattle sewers
Seattle Public Utilities is about to start a round of testing in the Arbor Heights area that might look startling. Here’s the notice sent to us to share with the wider community: SEWER INSPECTIONS WITH NON-TOXIC SMOKE PROJECT DESCRIPTION Seattle...

Seattle's Pier 58 Reopens: A Look at New Features
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s Pier 58 is set to open on July 25, nearly five years after it was dismantled following the discovery that the pier had shifted and was no longer safe for public use. The original pier was removed in 2021 to make way...

COUNTDOWN: Four days to West Seattle Grand Parade! Four costumed groups you’ll see
The West Seattle Grand Parade is four days away, this Saturday, July 19th, 11 am start at California/Lander, continuing south to California/Edmunds. We had the annual privilege of sitting in on the parade-lineup meeting last night with parade...
Ben Wolters confirmed as next Director of Development and Business Services
LYNNWOOD—Ben Wolters was confirmed by the Lynnwood City Council on Monday, July 14, to lead the Development and Business Services (DBS) Department as its next Director. Wolters is to assume the role of Director. and is taking over this role from...

Here’s how the mayor answered West Seattle Indivisible questions about ‘one of the most offensive gestures against human rights that we’ve ever witnessed’
(WSB photo) By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Steps away from the sun-splashed grounds of West Seattle Summer Fest, more than 60 people devoted the heart of their Sunday afternoon to a topic that was anything but festive. They were invited...

OUTDOOR MUSIC: What’s up next in West Seattle
Summer Fest was just the beginning – much more outdoor music to come this summer in West Seattle. Here are highlights – first one just hours away! (WSB photo from West Seattle Big Band 2024 Concert in the Park) TUESDAY, JULY 15 West Seattle Big...
Naked man broke into a business, was later taken by force and arrested
Information from Seattle Police Blotter #2025-798809/Southwest Precinct/First Watch/W3: At 3:49AM Tuesday, officers responded to a reported commercial burglary. The call stated that a naked male broke out the front window of a business, climbed...
O’Brien Signs UDFA Contract with Seattle Mariners
RICHMOND, Va. – Brady O'Brien , '25 graduate, has signed an un-drafted free agent contract with the Seattle Mariners following the 2025 MLB Draft. The North Andover, Mass., native started 50 games at third base for the Spiders in his lone season...

Washington to ban sale of common ivy plants starting August 9
WASHINGTON - The sale of common ivy and Atlantic Boston ivy will soon be prohibited in Washington. The Washington State Department of Agriculture has added these plants to its list of noxious weeds. This decision highlights concerns about the...

Seattle’s Raleigh becomes first catcher to win Home Run Derby
Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz watches during the MLB baseball All-Star Home Run Derby, Monday, July 14, 2025, in Atlanta. ATLANTA (AP) — Seattle’s Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going...
Max Banks Selected By White Sox In 14th Round Of MLB Draft
Story Links SEATTLE - Max Banks was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 14th round of the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday. The senior was the only Husky selected in the 20 round draft, going at pick number 406. Banks was a dominant pitcher for...